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Bartram’s Garden
Ongoing: Visit this National Historic Landmark and House, circa 1728. The grounds are free and open to the public. Guided tours are available of both the historic garden, as well as the Bartram family home. Don’t miss The Bartram Nursery, complete with native plants and those discovered by the Bartram family. 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA. 215-729-5281; www.bartramsgarden.org.
Chanticleer
Ongoing: A 35-acre pleasure garden open to the public. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers, the gardeners lead the design, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural. Educational programs are offered year round. 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA. 610-687-4163; www.chanticleergarden.org.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Ongoing: Storytime at Morris Arboretum
Through October 12: Garden Railway Display
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777;
Tyler Formal Gardens
Ongoing: Built in the early 1930s, the gardens reflect early twentieth-century horticulture, and originally were influenced by larger Italian and French gardens. Divided into compartments and levels, separated by shrubs and stone walls, the gardens include manicured lawns, water fountains, gravel pathways, an espalier, and bronze sculpture. Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. 215-968-8000; www.bucks.edu.
Garden Programs at Winterthur
Through December: Garden Workshops and Talks
Through December 12: Second Saturday Garden Walks
Through October: Wednesdays at Winterthur
Through September: Estate Tours
July-September: Farm Stand Open
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Mt. Cuba Center
Through November: The Mt.Cuba Center is situated on 600 acres. Its woodland wildflower gardens are recognized as the region’s finest. Guided docent tours are available by reservation. Special events are scheduled regularly. Admission. 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE. 302-239-4244; www.mtcubacenter.org.
Hortulus Farm
Through October: A one-hundred acre 18th-century farmstead and nursery operation. It was created by garden and event designer Renny Reynolds and garden writer and author Jack Staub. 60 Thompson Mill Road, Wrightstown, PA. 215-598-0050;
Longwood Gardens
Through September 26: Summer Performance Series
Through September 7: Summer Spectacular
Through September 6: Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
Through October 31: Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience
September 12-October 22: Autumn’s Colors
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
Camden Children’s Garden
August 22-23: Chocolate & Vanilla Celebration
September 12-13: Hefty Harvest & Scary Scarecrows
Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-356-8733;
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
Tyler Arboretum
August 22: Butterfly Festival
September 24: Oktoberfest Tyler Style Beer Tasting
Admission. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.
Hershey Gardens
August 22-23: Blooming Art Exhibit
September 26: Fall Fest
Admission. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org.
Jenkins Arboretum
August 22: Daylily Plant Sale and Auction
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
August 29: Beautiful Bouquet Workshop
September 12-13: Oh Deer!
September 19: The Perennial Diva
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgarden.com.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
August 20: Plant Sale Preview
September 11-13: Plant Sale
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025;
The Annual Great Tomato Tasting
August 26: This year’s event includes the tasting of over 60 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, guided farm wagon tours, chef demonstrations, and gardening demonstrations. Rain or shine. Admission. Children under 10 free. 3 to 7 p.m. Rutgers Snyder Research & Extension Farm, 140 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ. 908-730-9419;